Founded in 1949, John L Pierce is a family-owned bulk fuel transport and logistics company. With more than 330 employees across Australia’s eastern seaboard, our reputation has been built on safety, reliability, professionalism and consistently delivering critical fuel supply solutions that keep Australia's industries, businesses and communities moving. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of compliance, operational excellence and customer service.

Our people are at the centre of what we do. We're a practical, down-to-earth team that works closely together to ensure our bulk fuel logistics operations run safely, efficiently and reliably every day.

The role and key responsibilities

We are seeking a detail-focused Assistant Accountant to support accurate financial accounting, reconciliations and reporting across JLP’s bulk fuel transport and logistics business.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this permanent, full-time role will work closely with the Senior Accountant and Finance team on day-to-day transaction reviews, reconciliations, customer billing, cost allocations and month-end accounting. You will also support financial reporting, audits and year-end processes, and provide leave cover across accounts payable, accounts receivable and administration as required.

Your day to day will include:

- Reviewing accounts payable invoices for accurate coding and supporting documentation, approving within delegated authority, and following up outstanding workshop invoices and credit notes in WIISE.
- Reconciling customer recipient-created tax invoices (RCTIs) and preparing related billing, including Ampol ancillary charges and Viva fuel levy and balance-to-minimum calculations.
- Completing bank, supplier, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and following up outstanding items.
- Allocating credit card, toll and telecommunications costs, preparing journals, and supporting month-end close through accruals, prepayments,



balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset schedules.
- Assisting with management reporting, variance analysis, budget and forecast inputs, GST/BAS supporting information, audits and year-end schedules.
- Maintaining reliable financial records and controls, contributing to process improvements, and providing leave and workload cover across accounts payable, accounts receivable and administration within agreed responsibilities.

To be successful, you’ll have:

- A tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Commencement of, or progress towards, CPA or CA qualifications is desirable.
- Experience in an assistant accountant, accounts officer or similar finance role, with practical experience in reconciliations, journals, cost allocations and month-end accounting.
- A sound understanding of double-entry accounting, general ledger processes, accruals and prepayments, together with working knowledge of GST, tax invoices and RCTIs.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups and pivot tables, and experience using accounting or ERP systems. Familiarity with WIISE is desirable.
- High attention to detail, numerical accuracy and strong organisation skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and manage recurring deadlines.
- Clear communication and a collaborative approach to working with Finance, Administration, workshop teams, suppliers and customers, alongside a commitment to confidentiality, financial controls and continuous improvement.

What's on offer

- Permanent full-time position.
- Competitive remuneration package, negotiated based on experience.
- Opportunity to build your career with one of Australia's most respected bulk fuel transport and logistics companies.
- Supportive team workplace with ongoing development opportunities.
- Stable employment with a long-established family-owned business that values its people.

If you're looking for an opportunity to build a rewarding career and enjoy working in a dynamic operational environment, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Assistant Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 John L Pierce
📍 Sydney